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Max Joseph

Margate,FL

Summary

Accomplished Lead Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Aspen Dental, enhancing patient satisfaction through expert chairside assistance and efficient management of dental supply inventory. Skilled in digital X-ray expertise and patient education, I excel in maintaining high health and safety standards, significantly reducing waste by optimizing resource use.



Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
08.2021 - Current
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Dental Assistant

Broward Family Dental
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Boynton Oral Surgery & Implant Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment through proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Provided high-quality pre-surgical consultations, discussing potential risks, benefits, and alternatives with prospective patients.
  • Optimized inventory management through timely ordering supplies based on usage trends while minimizing costs where possible.

Education

Associate of Science -

Florida Career College
Miami, FL
06-2021

High School Diploma -

Blanche Ely High School
Pompano Beach, FL
05-2014

Skills

  • Sterilization techniques
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Digital X-ray expertise
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Instrument preparation
  • Exam room setups
  • Instrument selection
  • Preventive Care
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Restorative procedures
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Chairside assistance
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
08.2021 - Current

Oral Surgery Assistant

Boynton Oral Surgery & Implant Center
03.2021 - 07.2021

Dental Assistant

Broward Family Dental
02.2021 - 08.2021

Associate of Science -

Florida Career College

High School Diploma -

Blanche Ely High School

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